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1. Black chamber turns the page
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 28 2009 Education
  
  It's been just more than a year and Simply Divine Beauty Lounge at 607 Dickinson St. is going strong, a fact its owner credits to the New England Black Chamber of Commerce.
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  Mentions: Western New England University Springfield Holyoke
2. New Museum of Springfield History set to open Oct. 10
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 27 2009
  
  Museum includes the collection from the former Indian Motocycle Museum that Esta Manthos donated in 2006, as well as examples of nine different automobiles.
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  Mentions: Smith & Wesson Corp. Springfield Armory Springfield
3. Student count might tip census in Massachusetts
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 26 2009 Education , Health Care
  
  The state could lose a seat in Congress following the census.
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  Mentions: Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Western New England University Springfield
4. Casino sIgns of support on display in Palmer
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 26 2009
  
  Jobs and tax relief were reasons several demonstrators cited when asked why they support a casino.
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  Mentions: Robert DeLeo Mohegan Sun Palmer
5. Smith unveils new science building
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 24 2009 Life Sciences
  
  NORTHAMPTON - When Smith College students studying in the new Ford Hall want to hone their interest in science, all they need to do is look around them
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  Mentions: Smith College Carol T. Christ Northampton
6. Noble Hospital president out
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 24 2009 Health Care
  
  In the face of continuing financial losses, Noble Hospital and Health System has replaced George J. Koller, its president and chief executive officer for the past 18 years.
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  Mentions: Westfield George J. Koller Noble Health Systems
7. Museums given $4.3 million
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 24 2009 Tourism
  
  An anonymous donor has pledged $4.3 million to the Springfield Museums, helping to pay for the new Springfield Museum of History set to open next month.
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  Mentions: Springfield Museum of Springfield History Springfield Museums Association
8. State seeks way to stem exodus of young folks
  
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  State seeks way to stem exodus of young folksThe Republican - MassLive.comSPRINGFIELD - As rising numbers of young adults move out of state, officials have begun a campaign to find ways to make Massachusetts a ...and more »
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  Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick Springfield College Springfield
9. Computer center decision anticipated
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 24 2009 Education
  
  Computer center decision anticipatedThe Republican - MassLive.comIn a meeting at Holyoke Community College, Eric Nakajima, a top economic development official in the Gov. Deval L. Patrick administration, said Holyoke ...and more »
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  Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick University of Massachusetts Holyoke Community College
10. Picture framing shop settles into new home
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 23 2009 Education , Retail
  
  WEST SPRINGFIELD - A picture framing shop and art gallery that logged 119 years in Springfield has settled into new digs here on Elm Street.
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  Mentions: West Springfield Springfield Westfield
11. Jobless rate, foreclosure bids up
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 23 2009
  
  SPRINGFIELD - Springfield's unemployment and mortgage-foreclosure situations worsened in August, according to data released Tuesday.
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  Mentions: Springfield Holyoke
12. Grant to fund energy savings - MassLive.com
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 23 2009 Energy , Green Region
  
  SPRINGFIELD - The city plans to use a $1.5 million federal stimulus grant for energy-saving measures ranging from furnace upgrades to its plan to hire a full-time energy conservation manager.
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  Mentions: Domenic J. Sarno Springfield Chicopee
13. Springfield mayor backs move
  
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  Springfield mayor backs moveThe Republican - MassLive.comThe city has a signed lease with the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, which is preparing to purchase the Main Street building from the federal ...and more »
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  Mentions: Domenic J. Sarno Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Baystate Health
14. Palmer lobbies for casino bill
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 23 2009 Education
  
  Palmer lobbies for casino billThe Republican - MassLive.comWestern Massachusetts should be defined as Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties. A referendum should be held to gauge public sentiment about ...and more »
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  Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick Palmer
15. Grant to fund energy savings
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 23 2009 Green Region
  
  Grant to fund energy savingsThe Republican - MassLive.comA total of $42 million was earmarked for Massachusetts including $1.5 million for Springfield and nearly $500000 for Chicopee. ...and more »
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  Mentions: Domenic J. Sarno Springfield Chicopee
16. Springfield's unemployment rate hits 13%; foreclosure bids up nearly ...
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 22 2009
  
  SPRINGFIELD – Springfield’s unemployment and mortgage-foreclosure situations worsened in August, according to data released Tuesday. The city’s unemployment rate was 13 percent in August, up from 12.5 percent in July and 8.8 percent in August ...
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  Mentions: University of Massachusetts Springfield Amherst
17. Portfolio loss strategy outlined
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 22 2009
  
  SOUTH HADLEY - Consultant Barry L. Del Castilho has outlined ways the town can deal with a $1.3 million loss in its investment portfolio with "relatively minimal impact" by tapping such obscure accounts as the water pollution enterprise fund.
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18. Mohegan Sun: Palmer or bust
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 22 2009 Tourism
  
  WARE - A representative of Mohegan Sun, the group that wants to build a $1 billion casino off Thorndike Street in Palmer, faced questions from senior citizens Monday, telling them the company is firmly committed to the site.
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  Mentions: Mohegan Sun Palmer
19. Many pojects waiting
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 22 2009
  
  None of the town's top 10 infrastructure projects have been completed, but the project with the highest priority - reopening South Longyard Road - is close.
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  Mentions: Westfield
20. Electric plant plans opposed
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 21 2009 Energy
  
  A group of residents opposed to the construction of a proposed $400 million, gas-fired electric generating plant condemned the recently approved tax pact between the city and plant developers and presented the City Council on Thursday with a 400-signature petition denouncing the plan
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  Mentions: Palmer Westfield
21. Business expands for veterinarians
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 21 2009 Education
  
  Family owned East Springfield Veterinary Hospital expanded in 2006 and it is under construction again.
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22. South End getting ready for makeover
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 18 2009
  
  A few years ago, a team of urban planners identified Springfield's South End as a neglected neighborhood with lots of potential. There's still plenty of charm in the old neighborhood - once the enclave for Italian immigrants and first-generation Italian-Americans...
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23. UMass financial spur urged
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 18 2009 Education
  
  At the first University of Massachusetts Faculty Senate meeting of the academic year, University of Massachusetts Chancellor Robert C. Holub Thursday called on the faculty's creativity to help boost the university's financial resources.
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  Mentions: University of Massachusetts Jack Wilson Amherst
24. Chinese company buys golf course
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 18 2009
  
  BELCHERTOWN - A Chinese company has purchased the nearly completed golf course on Route 21 and started working with town officials to meet Conservation Commission requirements to resume working on the repeatedly stalled project.
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  Mentions: Northampton
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